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In the spirit of innovation and convenience, many Kenyans are discovering new ways to make the most of their mobile resources. One striking example is the rise of mobile apps that allow users to convert airtime into cash, providing instant…
Kenya’s bodaboda sector, estimated to move millions of people daily and to employ hundreds of thousands, is at a crossroads. For years, it has been both a lifeline for affordable transport and a thorn in the side of law enforcement,…
Delegates attending the five-day trade mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are discovering untapped opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. The mission, which began on Monday, has drawn participants from…
A 38-year-old man from Myanga village in Bungoma County was sentenced to life in prison on September 17, 2025, for the sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl. Job Wafula Lukhale was convicted following a trial that detailed the disturbing…
KCB Group PLC has signed a partnership with pan-African lender African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to provide financial and trade facilitation support to investors eyeing opportunities in the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in…
Bolt celebrated its driver partners through the third edition of the “Drive for a Prize” campaign, an initiative that recognises and rewards top-performing drivers on its platform. The event, held in partnership with several companies on…
Sanlam Kenya Plc has announced plans to change its name to Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) PLC as part of a wider rebranding strategy linked to the recently formed SanlamAllianz joint venture. The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed…
Deonysias Mwangi Waithira, the elected representative for Githurai Ward in Nairobi’s County Assembly, has resigned, escalating the tensions between city MCAs and Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration. In a letter dated September 17,…
The Board of the Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC (NSE) has announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas Mulwa as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
The Economists Society of Kenya (ESK) is set to hold its Annual National Conference, which takes place between September 28 and October 3, 2025, in Diani, Kwale County.
Through its local subsidiary Ibero Kenya Ltd, the German firm was the market leader, purchasing 5,187 bags at the weekly coffee auction, representing an impressive 41% of the total volume traded.
Kenya’s Quality Meat Packers (QMP) is stepping up its expansion drive with new deals in the Gulf region and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Nairobi-based meat processor has partnered with Lulu Hypermarket and Nesto Group to…
Kenya’s digital casino gaming scene is changing fast, and ImaraBet Casino is leading the way. Known for its innovative approach and exciting gameplay, ImaraBet has introduced one of the most talked-about features in the market — the…
This weekend, The Hub Karen Mall will host a one-of-a-kind fitness challenge that will run nonstop for 24 hours to raise funds and awareness for Kenyans living with disabilities. The event begins at 11.00 am on Saturday, September 20, and…
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is bracing for a steep decline in profits this year as it sets aside billions to honour a pension settlement owed to former employees. The lender, one of Kenya’s Tier 1 banks, told investors that its net…
Equity Group has brought together more than 50 delegates from 16 nationalities for a five-day trade mission in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. The mission is aimed at opening new business opportunities, strengthening economic…
Lecturers at Kirinyaga University stopped work on Wednesday, marking the start of a nationwide strike that could paralyze operations at 41 public universities across the country. The lecturers, represented by the Universities Academic…
42 million people across six IGAD member states are facing severe food insecurity in 2025, according to a recent assessment. This growing crisis highlights the mounting challenges in the Horn of Africa and parts of East Africa, where…
The question of fair representation in Kenya’s state corporations took centre stage on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as the Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration examined employment…
Kenya is ramping up efforts to promote food fortification as a strategy to improve public health, enhance industrial competitiveness, and expand the country’s export potential. Speaking at the 2025 Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI)…
The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating inclusive growth, innovation and sustainability in Kenya’s dairy sector.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that the government will pause payment of Ksh 30 billion owed by the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to hospitals until submitted claims are fully verified. Addressing the…
A new partnership between e-commerce leader Jumia and asset financier Watu Credit seeks to make it easier for Kenyans to own smartphones without paying the full cost upfront.
Between February and July this year, the Cooperatives Tribunal has awarded over 36 refund claims sought by members seeking to withdraw membership from Metropolitan SACCO.
